10/08/2025
🌟 Networking Highlights from This Week! 🌟
This week I had the pleasure of attending two very different networking events — and wow, what a fantastic reminder of how varied and valuable networking can be!
First up was TOP Pershore, where I stepped in as a guest substitute for Sara Cresswell from AlphaQuad, who couldn’t make it. The group is lively, fun, and refreshingly collaborative. While we still do our 60-second introductions, it’s far from staid or overly formal — it’s really about supporting each other and working together, not just trying to sell. Bert from Diamond Electrics’ Q&A was both interesting and delivered in a friendly, easy-going way that kept the energy just right.
The next day I switched gears and headed to The Business Builder Brunch — a lively, predominantly women’s networking event (but not always) focused on learning and growing together. We had a brilliant session from Esther Partridge-Warner on supercharging our LinkedIn profiles, diving into how to boost engagement and really build that powerful ‘know, like, trust’ factor by actively commenting on posts from people we want to connect with. It was a real reminder that networking today is about meaningful digital engagement as much as face-to-face chats.
So, two events, two styles — one collaborative and community-driven, the other workshop-focused and growth-oriented — both packed with value and fresh ideas. Whether you prefer a vibrant, supportive group or a skill-building session, there’s something for everyone in networking.
Have you tried different types of networking events? What’s worked best for you? Drop your thoughts below — let’s keep the conversation going! 👇✨